How many tornadoes has Winthrop, MA had?
Winthrop has had 35 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Winthrop?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Winthrop was an EF0 on August 18, 2023.
When is tornado season in Winthrop?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Winthrop, with 12 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 35 tornadoes on record near Winthrop.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
35
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
2.9% of total
Peak Month
July
12 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Winthrop
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
7 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
3
2022
0
2021
0
2020
1
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
1
2015
0
2014
1
2013
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
8
1960s
6
1970s
6
1980s
6
1990s
2
2010s
3
2020s
4
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
EF0
9
EF1
19
EF2
6
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
4
Jun
2
Jul
12
Aug
9
Sep
3
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Winthrop
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Winthrop since 1950, across 1 event. 17 injuries have been reported across all events. 1972 was the deadliest year on record near Winthrop.
The deadliest single event was an F1 on August 9, 1972, which caused 1 fatality along a 4.9-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Winthrop
Deadliest Tornado
F1 on August 9, 1972 — 1 fatality, 4.9 mi path, 30 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on July 28, 2014 — $4.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF2 on July 28, 2014 — 660 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on August 21, 1951 — 9.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on August 18, 2023.
What the record shows near Winthrop
The 1950s were the busiest decade near Winthrop, with 8 of the 35 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Winthrop record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Winthrop, 28 reached EF0 or EF1 and 7 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Winthrop is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Winthrop has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 3, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Winthrop, MA had?
Since 1950, 35 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Winthrop. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Winthrop?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Winthrop was an F1 on August 9, 1972, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Winthrop?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Winthrop, with 12 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Winthrop?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Winthrop was an EF0 on August 18, 2023.
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